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The Arc of Opportunity Recreation Direct Support Professional in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Job Title: Recreation Program Relief Staff FLSA Status: Non exempt
Position Summary: The Arc of Opportunity is actively seeking part–time / per diem staff to join our Saturday Recreation’s relief staff pool. Recreation relief staff work when they have the availability to pick-up an available Saturday shift.
Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts (and surrounding communities)
Hours: Per diem. Saturdays from 11-4 or 10-5/6, depending on the day’s activities.
Rate: $19.50
Essential Functions:
· Support Recreation Program Coordinator and participants during the Saturday outings into the community. These include outings to sporting events, museums, restaurants, arts and crafts venues, etc.
· Conducts oneself professionally by maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties
· Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required.
· Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to agency mission and fundamental values
· Frequent driving of facility motor vehicles and vans
· Additional duties as assigned
· Physical demands include: Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or GED is required, experience in relevant field preferred
· A valid driver’s license and acceptable CORI/Finger printing and driving record are required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; kneel, bend and carry items; and sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting
· Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs
· Ability to sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
Mental Requirements:
· Demonstrated superior communication skills, both in verbal and written English
· Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis
Per diem. Saturdays from 11-4 or 10-5/6, depending on the day’s activities.
19.50